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The goal here is to keep your levels stable and prevent those frustrating deficiency symptoms from creeping back in
Unspecified codes (those ending in 9 or containing unspecified) are acceptable only when the clinical record genuinely does not support greater specificity
This makes them an effective solution for individuals looking for skin-brightening treatments that go beyond topical solutions
But vitamin B12 deficiency stands out because a) its very common experts have estimated that up to 20% of older adults may be low in this vitamin and b) its often missed by doctors
Many Medicare contractors prefer RT/LT for bilateral claims instead of modifier 50, so payer policy review is required